Experiential Systems, Inc. (ESI), a leading builder and service provider in the challenge course and aerial adventure industry, became the first and only North American challenge course company to be awarded the internationally recognized ISO 9001 certification for its National Headquarters and operations centrally located in Dyer, Ind. 

Werk-Brau introduces the FHX66 Defender Forestry Mulcher, a robust mulcher for standard flow skid steers and track loaders. 

The Mosaic Quarter Iceplex and Mosaic Quarter Field House, centerpieces of a 100-acre sports and entertainment development, are breaking ground at 9:00 a.m. on November 20, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. 

Demonstrating broad, bipartisan support for the environment and bolstering community resilience to address a changing climate, voters in 2024 approved more than $16 billion in funding measures for parks, climate resilience and land conservation, according to Trust for Public Land. 

Together Outdoors announced two recipients for its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program, Color My Outdoors and Rising Routes. 

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will be represented by two delegates at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This is the third year ASLA has been an NGO observer to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) process.

Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) has announced it will be the exclusive selling agent and installer for RemarkaBall in the United States and Canada. RemarkaBall is a turnkey, tech-infused, pre-designed series of indoor miniature golf course holes and skill games handcrafted by Jora Vision in the Netherlands. 

Outside of budgetary issues, parks listed staffing issues and equipment and facility maintenance as the top concerns for their facilities. 

Some of the Big Trends of the Past Quarter-Century
We’re celebrating our 25th anniversary by looking back at some of the top trends of the past 25 years. A lot has changed in managed sports, recreation and fitness facilities, from new programming ideas and equipment innovations to broader changes like a move toward greater inclusion and sustainability. 

Intergenerational, Inclusive & Adventurous Play Lead the Most Recent Developments in Playgrounds
From inclusion and adventure play to theming and active play, we examine the biggest trends driving playground design today.